"Rutledge is a tremendous road-grading run blocker who was dominant at the Senior Bowl and answered many of his athleticism questions with a strong performance at the NFL Combine."
"Rutledge is not the best pure technician on the inside, and that can lead to him struggling in pass protection when he can't lean on raw power."
"If the Patriots are adamant that Will Campbell is going to stick at left tackle despite the physical concerns, this pick could lock in three-fifths of their offensive line for the next half-decade."
New England Patriots fans anticipate the No. 31 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft will be used to trade for AJ Brown or select a player to support Drake Maye. The offensive line is a priority after postseason struggles, with options including a deep class of tackles or interior players. ESPN's Peter Schrager predicts the Patriots will select Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge, a strong run blocker with potential but needing coaching in pass protection. This pick could solidify the offensive line for years to come.
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